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PEORIA SPEEDWAY SET FOR MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT SATURDAY
2012 Schedule to be released at Allen Trade Show, SRS
partnership announced
PEORIA, IL (January 10, 2012) - The 2012
racing schedule is being finalized for Peoria Speedway and will be released
this Saturday, January 14 at the Allen Automotive Trade Show at Expo Gardens
in Peoria. There will be a major announcement on Saturday as well, with very
exciting news coming from promoter Curt Mottaz.
Peoria Speedway is
pleased to announce that we are partnering with Spoon River Speedway in an
unprecedented move by both tracks. Peoria and Spoon River will be working
together on scheduling, with Spoon River running some Sunday programs so
their drivers can compete at Peoria and Peoria being closed on certain
Saturday nights so drivers can compete at Spoon River.
The
partnership between tracks will primarily benefit the UMP Modifieds, Limited
Late Models and Hornets. Modified drivers will be awarded an extra 5 track
points for competing at the other track. For example, when a Peoria
“regular” competes at Spoon River, they will be awarded an extra 5 bonus
points towards the Peoria Speedway track championship. The same will apply
with Spoon River Modified drivers who compete at Peoria.
“We are
happy to be partnering with Brad Denney and Spoon River Speedway for the
2012 racing season”, said Curt Mottaz. “We have realized that with the
tracks so close, we need to work together to help the drivers and fans see
the best possible show. We hope this partnership continues for years to
come.”
Two dates on the 2012 schedule have been already been
released, with the return of the UMP Late Model Summernationals “Hell Tour”
on Monday, July 2, paying $5,000 to-win. The UMP Summit Modified National
Tour will be in action with the Summernationals. 2011 Summernationals
Champion Shannon Babb is the defending race champion.
On Monday,
August 13, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series National Series will
return after a 14 year hiatus, last racing at the track in 1997. The ASCS is
considered the premiere 360 winged Sprint Car organization in the United
States, with Shane Stewart from Brownsburg, IN the 2011 National Champion.
A press release detailing the 2012 schedule will be sent out Sunday,
January 15. To join the Peoria Speedway mailing list, fans and competitors
can e-mail dirtwriter18@hotmail.com to get the latest updates from Peoria
Speedway.
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